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deal with early in his second term, after raising taxes and offering no spending cuts a few weeks back, here is what president obama said monday about the debt ceiling. >> so i want to be clear about this, the debt ceiling is not a question of authorizing more spending. raising the debt ceiling does not authorize more spending, it simply allows the country to pay for spending that congress has already committed to. >> mike: well, according to the congressional record, in 2006, then senator barack obama had this statement just before a debt ceiling vote and i quote, the fact that we are here today to debate raising america's debt limit is a sign of leadership failure, it's a sign that the u.s. government can't pay its own bills, it's a sign that we now depend on ongoing financial assistance from foreign countries to finance our government's reckless fiscal policies. leadership means that the buck stops here. instead, washington is shifting the burden of bad choices today on the backs of our children and grandchildren, therefore intend to oppose the effort to increase america's debt limi
deal with early in his second term, after raising taxes and offering no spending cuts a few weeks back, here is what president obama said monday about the debt ceiling. >> so i want to be clear about this, the debt ceiling is not a question of authorizing more spending. raising the debt ceiling does not authorize more spending, it simply allows the country to pay for spending that congress has already committed to. >> mike: well, according to the congressional record, in 2006, then...
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obama says that he is protecting other rights. take a look: >> president barack obama: that most fundamental set of rights to life and liberty and the pursuit of happiness, fundamental rights that were denied to college students at virginia tech. and high school students at columbine and elementary school students in newtown. those rights are at stake. we're responsible. >> chris: question: can you support a measure that would limit the size of these high-capacity clips that hold 30 rounds or 100 rounds? can you support a universal background check? >> you know, let's see what they come up with in terms of a specific proposal -- specific proposals. certainly, at newtown, what an incredible tragedy for every family involved. for that community. i have got a 2nd grade son and i have grandchildren about that age, and it was a terrible thing, those families, frankly, will never recover from. but, let's talk about changes that would have done something about that. so far, i don't see that. you know, connecticut is the -- one of the har
obama says that he is protecting other rights. take a look: >> president barack obama: that most fundamental set of rights to life and liberty and the pursuit of happiness, fundamental rights that were denied to college students at virginia tech. and high school students at columbine and elementary school students in newtown. those rights are at stake. we're responsible. >> chris: question: can you support a measure that would limit the size of these high-capacity clips that hold 30...
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the first lady, president obama and friends celebrated her 49th birthday last week at cafe milano in georgetown. he she also launched her own twitter handle. what do you think of the bangs? let us know on our facebook fan page. we'll be right back. >> she looks great. i got it when we could download an hd movie in like two minutes. [ male announcer ] once you've got verizon fios internet, you get it -- the difference 100% fiber optics makes. but don't take our word for it -- ask a real fios customer. ask me why fiber optics matters. ask me about the upload speeds -- they're sick! [ male announcer ] so go online and send a tweet to a real fios customer. last chance to get fios for just $89.99 a month for 2 years with a 2-year agreement. plus get $300 back. visit got2getfios.com for america's fastest, most reliable internet. call the verizon center for customers with disabilities at 800-974-6006 tty/v. . >>> good morning. welcome back to today's presidential inauguration coverage. we're live from a roof top perch along i street all morning long overlooking the beautiful white house tha
the first lady, president obama and friends celebrated her 49th birthday last week at cafe milano in georgetown. he she also launched her own twitter handle. what do you think of the bangs? let us know on our facebook fan page. we'll be right back. >> she looks great. i got it when we could download an hd movie in like two minutes. [ male announcer ] once you've got verizon fios internet, you get it -- the difference 100% fiber optics makes. but don't take our word for it -- ask a real...
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deal with early in his second term, after raising taxes and offering no spending cuts a few weeks back, here is what president obama said monday about the debt ceiling. >> so i want to be clear about this, the debt ceiling is not a question of authorizing more spending. raising the debt ceiling does not authorize more spending, it simply allows the country to pay for spending that congress has already committed to. >> mike: well, according to the congressional record, in 2006, then senator barack obama had this statement just before a debt ceiling vote and i quote, the fact that we are here today to debate raising america's debt limit is a sign of leadership failure, it's a sign that the u.s. government can't pay its own bills, it's a sign that we now depend on ongoing financial assistance from foreign countries to finance our government's reckless fiscal policies. leadership means that the buck stops here. instead, washington is shifting the burden of bad choices today on the backs of our children and grandchildren, therefore intend to oppose the effort to increase america's debt limi
deal with early in his second term, after raising taxes and offering no spending cuts a few weeks back, here is what president obama said monday about the debt ceiling. >> so i want to be clear about this, the debt ceiling is not a question of authorizing more spending. raising the debt ceiling does not authorize more spending, it simply allows the country to pay for spending that congress has already committed to. >> mike: well, according to the congressional record, in 2006, then...
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in the weeks and months ahead, we're going to reduce gun violence here in america. we're going to pass comprehensive immigration reform. and we're going to put this nation's economy on a sustainable path to the future. ladies and gentlemen, it's my great honor to introduce you to a magnificent, a truly magnificent first lady, michelle obama and the guy she hangs out with, my friend, president barack obama. (applaus (applause) >> hey. (laughter) . hi, everybody. [applause]. excuse our tardiness, but you know what when stevie wonder has a few words to say to you you don't, you don't rush stevie wonder. so pardon our delay, but thank you, thanks so much, jioe, thank you for the kind introduction and thank you for your leadership. i love joe biden. i love jill a little bit more, but i want to thank you both, you know, for making this journey so much more fun. our families have bonded and this is just been a phenomenal four years and i'm ready to do four more with both of you. >> four more. and most of all, i want to thank all of you here tonight for everything, everythi
in the weeks and months ahead, we're going to reduce gun violence here in america. we're going to pass comprehensive immigration reform. and we're going to put this nation's economy on a sustainable path to the future. ladies and gentlemen, it's my great honor to introduce you to a magnificent, a truly magnificent first lady, michelle obama and the guy she hangs out with, my friend, president barack obama. (applaus (applause) >> hey. (laughter) . hi, everybody. [applause]. excuse our...
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there were some people who told me if president obama lost that the first week of sun dance would be much better. >> cause all the stars would still be there. >> certainly, you've seen some people say i have to come back from utah and be here for the swearing in. you've got beyonce, she's going to sing. james taylor was here for the christmas tree lighting and now he's back. and everyone just wants to say we're glad this is happening and it's time to show our support. >> all right. you are going to stick around with us a little bit. >> yeah, i'll be here. >> talk about the other half which is what happens tonight. the parties and what's been been going on. thanks for joining us. good to see you again. >> all right. talk more to you in a little bit. right now back to tucker barnes and find out what the latest is on our forecast. >> hey, tony. still chilly out there. temperatures fallen back into the upper 20s. currently 33 at reagan national. going to be a cool day but nothing too extreme. should top out in the low to mid 40s. you will want to bring layers. the real cold doesn't get b
there were some people who told me if president obama lost that the first week of sun dance would be much better. >> cause all the stars would still be there. >> certainly, you've seen some people say i have to come back from utah and be here for the swearing in. you've got beyonce, she's going to sing. james taylor was here for the christmas tree lighting and now he's back. and everyone just wants to say we're glad this is happening and it's time to show our support. >> all...
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they needed to begin to fight obama on everything. this meant unyielding opposition to every one of the obama administration's legislative initiatives. >> the feeling was that if that group could cooperate and if that group could lead, that the wilderness might not be a generation away. >> they all talked about this, and they began to get more and more optimistic, and they left feeling practically exuberant. >> that strategy of essentially obstruction for obstruction's sake is what ultimately unfolded many the president's first term. president obama got zero republican votes in the house for the stimulus. he got zero republican votes for health reform. over on the senate he got a record number of filibusters. senate republicans blocked practically everything that they could, using the filibuster at a level we have never before seen in our country's history. a strategy that was born that night, this night four years ago, was, in fact, implemented. what did republicans get for that strategy? they did manage to win back the house in 2010
they needed to begin to fight obama on everything. this meant unyielding opposition to every one of the obama administration's legislative initiatives. >> the feeling was that if that group could cooperate and if that group could lead, that the wilderness might not be a generation away. >> they all talked about this, and they began to get more and more optimistic, and they left feeling practically exuberant. >> that strategy of essentially obstruction for obstruction's sake is...